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as in stereotype
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the idea that all boys are naturally messy is a gross generality
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2
as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
an important but little-known Scottish inventor whose work was never appreciated by the generality of the public
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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
the generality of that high school's students will go on to college
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Recent Examples of generality
As artists were increasingly shifting their attention from generalities to specifics, Bertillon’s heirs were learning to see like artists.
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the desiderata and preconditions mentioned in the UN memo range from glittering generalities about political inclusiveness and human rights to the procedural specifics of setting up the constitution-making process.
—Dawn Brancati, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2011
Trump speaks only in generalities about his intentions.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Kendrick did, however, open up in May 2020 about generalities in her past relationships.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the desiderata and preconditions mentioned in the UN memo range from glittering generalities about political inclusiveness and human rights to the procedural specifics of setting up the constitution-making process.
—Dawn Brancati, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2011
Trump speaks only in generalities about his intentions.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Kendrick did, however, open up in May 2020 about generalities in her past relationships.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality
Noun
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This new rendition is more fluid about gender stereotypes and expectations.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Hills alum also rejected the stereotype that he's been living off family wealth.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The unique construction fosters strategic, 33% weight shift to improve stability and places 100 grams of Tungsten in the heel and toe to lower the center of gravity for higher launch.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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The fabric’s weight, exclusivity, sturdiness, and expense came from the fact that there was simply more of it.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Evacuations warnings and orders were issued in multiple counties throughout Southern California, though the majority occurred in the Los Angeles area, where the worst of the wildfires broke out last month.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Once again, the majority of doc filmmakers were struggling, and budgets tightened.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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As Season 4 got underway, Williams started sitting in on production meetings, tone meetings, concept meetings, and asking questions.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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The agreement, formalized this past May, calls for the MWRD to pay for concept planning and preliminary engineering design while the Forest Preserves will pay for acquiring property.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Now, the only thing standing in the way of Shaw being the Cubs' opening day third baseman is not Bregman, but his own body.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Newcomers to his body of work have increased 110 percent, and in that category are now three times the number of women than in the past.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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Volcanic and geologic evidence in Ethiopia and elsewhere in Africa indicates the existing oceans may one day spill into the growing rift, severing a small portion of the continent from the greater bulk of Africa, according to experts.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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As the bird flu continues to impact egg prices, many restaurants will have to adjust their supply channels, with some resorting to bulk buying from grocery stores, Thompson said.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Players from a now bygone era couldn’t comprehend the notion of being nice to an opponent before kick off.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The image of monkey god Hanuman, representing wisdom, strength, courage, devotion and self-discipline, is prominently placed in the series, which pits Western notions of wealth and materialism against Buddhist concepts of selflessness and spirituality.—
Jordan Riefe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Wine finishes can go quickly overboard, leaving the whiskey with an abundance of big, fruity, tannic notes that overpower its core identity.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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As downtown continues to navigate the post-pandemic era and stakeholders reimagine what an urban core can and should be, new projects are helping build that future.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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